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sesame
[ ses-uh-mee ]
noun
- a tropical, herbaceous plant, Sesamum indicum, whose small oval seeds are edible and yield an oil.
- the seeds themselves, used to add flavor to bread, crackers, etc.
sesame
/ ˈsɛsəmɪ /
noun
- a tropical herbaceous plant, Sesamum indicum, of the East Indies, cultivated, esp in India, for its small oval seeds: family Pedaliaceae
- the seeds of this plant, used in flavouring bread and yielding an edible oil ( benne oil or gingili )
Word History and Origins
Origin of sesame1
Word History and Origins
Origin of sesame1
Example Sentences
The concoction was flavored with honey, sesame seeds, pine nuts, licorice and grapes, which were commonly used to make the beverage look like blood.
Dolan’s office said the cardinal was “pretty traditional” and enjoys a sesame bagel with cream cheese.
It comes after social media influencers in the small Nordic country began sharing a salad recipe of grated cucumbers, sesame oil, garlic, rice vinegar and chilli oil.
And then I just chop up some shallots, do some black sesame seed and mix the Fly by Jing sauce in.
Light sesame oil is typically used as a neutral cooking oil, while the toasted type is used to flavour sauces.
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